So there goes Corbyn's reputation as a man of principle! For decades he has moaned and groaned about the EU but now he sees - or rather his ex-public schoolboy Marxist, Seamus Milne, sees - a chance to take advantage of Tory splits by conducting a handbrake U-turn that Louis Hamilton would be proud of! Now, 'Jezza' is all in favour of remaining in the EU market place. Smart politics? Or short-sighted opportunism that will dismay the millions of working-class voters who are in favour of Brexit and whose support he needs at the next election? We shall see what we shall see!
In the meantime, the spotlight will switch onto the less than attractive faces of Tory MPs Anna Soubry, the utterly useless Nicky Morgan, Ken Clarke, Dominic Grieve, at al, who will now be faced with the tricky question of whether or not to bring down their own government and thus open the door for a 'Corbynista' government?
Such fun!
*Act I, scene iii: Troilus and Cressida.
The anti-Brexit party Renew has just formed, though for now it's barely a blip on the political radar. And the great conservative/right bete noire George Soros has made a substantial contribution to the Best of Britain campaign group, which does seem to be gaining some momentum. And both major parties are divided on the issue. And what's going on in negotiations is anyone's guess, particularly Mrs. May's. From over here it all looks quite messy.
Posted by: Bob | Monday, 26 February 2018 at 18:04
The pending Italian election may have an impact on Brexit talks as well. Apparently the Italian people are at boiling point over run amuck Africans in their country, especially north east Italy. The rest of Europe might keep a close eye because they may be next. PC virtue signaling comes with a price.
Posted by: Whitewall | Monday, 26 February 2018 at 18:49
Groucho Marx — 'Those are my principles, and if you don't like them...well I have others.'
Posted by: Uncle Mort | Monday, 26 February 2018 at 19:13
Well said, Groucho, er, sorry, I mean Uncle Mort, spot on!
Posted by: David Duff | Monday, 26 February 2018 at 19:49
Well, it looks as if the Blairites have won. Who will those provincial "deplorables" in decaying northern working class towns vote for, now UKIP have gone? The next election will probably be the first one in which half of the MPs on both sides actually prefer the European policies of the other party!
Posted by: Whyaxye | Monday, 26 February 2018 at 20:48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg0O8CVGySo
You're welcome David.
Posted by: JK | Tuesday, 27 February 2018 at 07:26
Hang on in there, 'W', there's a lot more blood yet to pass under the bridge!
Thank you, JK, I will never look on 'Winnie' in quite the same way again!
Posted by: David Duff | Tuesday, 27 February 2018 at 08:32